Many parents now a days are finding it hard to discipline their kids. Most parents’ problems are about their child being rebellious or something. And what they are being afraid of is that their kids might be into some violence act someday. This was a nice post!

What a wonderful wtrtien letter. I, too, have struggled with this decision for the past 6 1/2 years. My two kids have never received any immunizations. I agree with what has been said before, the risks of the vaccines outweigh their benefits I have yet to be convinced otherwise. We are in Missouri, where the state waiver says you can opt out of vaccines for religious or medical exemptions. (Meaning your child’s immune system couldn’t handle the vaccines) Most states have those two exemptions. Some states even have a philosphical exemption. Since my state only has the two, I check the religious exemption. That said, that category is all encompassing for me. My religion is based on a belief system and although my church doesn’t have an anti-vaccine doctorine, my belief is that vaccines are harmful for my children. Both my kids attended preschool and my son is now in kindergarten, so, I sign a state authorized waiver that says I want my children exempt from vaccines. My issue now is with our pediatricians office. We have had the same doctor for the past 6 years and I have always told her what my stance was on vaccinating. I won’t be doing it while the kids are young, but I may change my mind later on. I’ve stated those exact same reasons that were mentioned earlier. (A newborn getting the Hep B vaccine is nuts!) I have felt like I have been bullied in the past to make the decision to vaccinate, but haven’t, so now my doctors office is pulling the plug and firing us. I can’t tell you how incredibly sad this situation makes me. I have to wonder what parents will be next for them to fire. Will they start firing parents that smoke around their children? What about parents whose children are overweight? Will they too, be fired? This whole God complex is frustrating and leaves me feeling betrayed. These doctors took an oath and I feel that this contradicts that oath. I, too, don’t believe that my situation is for everyone. But, this is a decision I’ve made for my family. I try to make my decisions based on the facts. Not the fears or the what-ifs. There are tons of what-ifs. But, there is also a great deal of information out there. So, now I’m forced to find another doctor. Do I find another pediatrician? Do I see our family doctor from now on? Or do I just have our chiropractor do the necessary annual school check up? Michelle